1. Harry Luther Gandy was an American newspaperman, rancher, and politician who served three terms as a US Representative from South Dakota from 1915 and 1921.
11 Facts About Harry Gandy
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Harry Gandy was born in Churubusco, Indiana, where he attended Smith Township public schools in Whitley County, Indiana.
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Harry Gandy owned a working cattle ranch from 1910 until 1945.
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In 1911, Harry Gandy was appointed to South Dakota's State Senate.
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Harry Gandy served as South Dakota's Third District representative from March 4,1915 to March 3,1921.
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Harry Gandy lost his bid for re-election to a fourth term.
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In 1923, Harry Gandy moved to Washington, DC, after he was hired as a lobbyist as the executive secretary of the National Coal Association, a position he held until 1930.
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Between 1930 and 1937, Harry Gandy worked for NCA member of the Pittston Company.
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Harry Gandy left Pittson to become chairman of the Bituminous Coal Producers Board in Cincinnati, Ohio, between 1937 and 1940.
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Harry Gandy died on August 15,1957, while retired in Los Gatos, California.
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Harry Gandy was interred in Mountain View Cemetery in Rapid City, South Dakota.